Austin A55 Mark Ii (1959)
The Car
Coming soon
The Specs
Below are the technical specifications and any performance numbers we could get.
Engine
| Bore & Stroke | 73.025mm x 89mm |
| Displacement |
1489cc
|
| Firing order | 1,3,4,2 |
| Oil pressure (hot) |
50 lb./sq. in.
|
Fuel Supply
| Carburetor | SU HS2 |
| Choke |
1¼”
|
| Main |
0.090″
|
| Needle |
M needle
|
Valving
| Intake tappet clearance |
0.014″ – 0.016″ (hot)
|
| Exhaust tappet clearance |
0.014″ – 0.016″ (hot)
|
| Valve-timing indication | Timing wheels |
| Intake valve opens | TDC at 0.021″ clearance |
Ignition
| Breaker gap | 0.014″ – 0.016″ |
| Plug gap | 0.025″ |
| Ignition timing indication |
Pulley and pointer
|
| Ignition timing |
5° BTDC (HC); TDC (LC)
|
Clutch
| Clutch type | Borg & Beck 8″ |
| Clutch linings |
Wound yarn
|
Brakes
| Brake type |
Girling Hyd. 2LS at front
|
| Brake linings |
Ferodo AM4Wheel Alignment
|
| Toe-In | 1⁄16” to 1⁄8“ |
| Camber | ¾° to 1° |
| Caster angle | 1½° |
| King pin angle |
6½°
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